Exciting Career Opportunities in a leading Information Technology Company

Location: East Africa

Industry: Computing & Information Technology

Function: Senior Management / Executive

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Our client is a well-established and respected computing and technology oriented business.

The company is certified reseller and partner for leading global computer and information technology brands like Oracle, Microsoft, and Dell among others.

They are currently looking for an experienced and self-driven individual to join the team as the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Overview: Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role will see you lead the highly skilled and passionate team, driving the business forward in the growing African ICT market.

You will be responsible for controlling all strategic and business aspects of the organisation, with a key focus on business development, marketing, identifying and creating new commercial partnerships, financial management, strategic planning and staff management.

Utilising your experience and ability to see the big picture, you will create a long-term vision for the organisation and inspire the team towards these goals.

What you will need to succeed

The ideal applicant will be an inspiring leader with strong business acumen and experience in a high-level management role.

Strategically minded, you will have the ability to identify and analyse commercial opportunities and work collaboratively with other organisations to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.

You will have a people focused approach to your work, be able to lead a highly skilled technical team and have the ability to analyse information to make informed commercial decisions.

Experience within the ICT sector is not essential but would be highly regarded.

Job Description

Ability to define, in conjunction with the Board, the strategy for the company and updates thereof, taking cognisance of the wider Group strategy;

Formulation of proposed investment plans to support and implement the strategy in conjunction with the CFO;

Formulation of budgets and operational tactics to execute the strategy and investment plans in conjunction with the CFO;

Be continuously aware of market and wider environment circumstances and developments which inform the definition of the strategy, investment plans, budgets and tactics and keep the board updated on such developments;

Effectively communicate the strategy and tactics to the Board of Directors and wider staff to attain alignment and execution

Select and appoint (in consultation with the board), lead and manage, encourage and retain the senior executive team of the company;

Be responsible for the overall profitability of the business in conformity with defined and agreed budgets.

Ensure the company conducts its business and the CEO conducts himself/ herself in a most ethical manner at all times

Manage the relationships of the company with important stakeholders, including the Regulator, Government and shareholders;

Be the primary spokesperson for the Company in all interactions with the press, the financial community and the public markets;

Develop performance measurements and ensure these metrics are achieved;

Client Management

Ability to work closely with the Business Development Officers and other senior executives to spearhead continued and meaningful sales growth within the business (existing and new clients and existing and new products) and ensure appropriate visibility and control of churn

Participate in the acquisition and retention of strategic and large clients of the business and promote “solution selling” by the company

Build personal relationships with key customers and ensure a suitably diverse relationship web exists with the client across the company commensurate with client size and importance.

Expectations

The ability to network at senior levels to both promote the business and generate high value opportunities

The ability to define and communicate an appropriate strategy for the business

Demonstrate leadership to drive the implementation of the strategy

Attributes/ Skills

Significant international business network

Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with people

Held similar senior role for at least 8 years

Creative and imaginative with strong ability to envision how the business could be changed to effect continuous improvement